Thursday, May 4, 2017

Coming up with gift ideas is always so challenging, even for the best gifter. A lot of the time, you see the same gifts over and over. Coffee shop gift card, socks from your parents, clothes from your best friend and maybe some flowers or chocolates every once in awhile. I for one, love getting unique and creative gifts and I figure others do as well, so I came up with a list of a few creative gift ideas for those special people in your life. Mother’s Day is coming up, so definitely take that into consideration while reading through this list!!

A Getaway

Who would not want a getaway gifted to them? There are so many ways you can go about doing this. If they are a parent, offer to watch their children while they take a trip! If you are giving a gift to your sister or best friend, plan a fun girls trip. Anything goes - just make sure you keep thinking about what they would like instead of what you would like. There are a few things to consider when planning a trip. If you are planning an out of the country trip, you need to make sure they have an updated passport! This is very, very important. If they have dogs or kids, you need to make sure that it would be easy for them to find someone to watch them (or you can bring them, too). If they have a job, make sure they are able to take off work if necessary. And last but not least, make sure they want to go on a trip in the first place (but really, who wouldn’t want to go?!).

Useful Gift Cards

This is always a fantastic gift option, no matter who you are giving a gift to. Safe bets are grocery stores, gas stations, Visa gift cards, and Amazon cards. It is so fun giving someone a gift card that isn’t your typical coffee shop gift card or clothes store gift card. Giving them something that they will actually use and really appreciate is definitely the way to go. If you are gifting a college student, a grocery store or gas station gift card would be the best! Bonus points if you can find out what electric company they use and somehow pay their electric bill! For parents, I would stick with Amazon cards or Visa gift cards so that they can get whatever they need. For new homeowners, a great gift card idea is Lowes or Home Depot! If they are a new parent, definitely go with a gift card that can help them buy baby essentials or food.

Something They Really Need

It is the best feeling in the world when you can give someone what they really need as a gift. Like I mentioned above, you could always give them a gas or grocery gift card if that is what they need. You could help them complete a house project if they are struggling with home issues. If you know someone that needs their car fixed, help them out if you can! Do you have friends that are constantly running their kids around and never get time to themselves? Gift them a date night (and maybe even throw in a babysitter or offer to watch their kids). Everyone is different and has different needs but just figure out what they need and if you can help them fix their issue, that is an amazing gift!

A Piece For Their Home

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love getting new artwork and decor pieces for my home but it’s pretty hard to find the time to go out and actually find exactly what you are looking for (I guess this is why online shopping is so popular!). If you want to find an awesome and unique decor idea, then search no further than Swords of Northshire! Swords of Northshire sells Samurai Swords, Ninja Swords, Knives, Custom Swords, and Accessories. As you search through the website, you will find a huge selection of hand forged, battle ready weapons that are made historically accurate! They even have collector’s replicas that would make the perfect gift for a video game or movie lover. Customer service is their highest priority, so feel free to contact them if you need help deciding what to purchase! I believe this is a great gift idea because it will add a great new talking piece to their home. Not only is it a piece of art for their wall but since the swords are battle ready, it can also be used for self defense which is an added bonus.

Photo Credit: Swords of Northshire

A Cleaning Service

This is every mom’s dream. Mother’s Day is just around the corner and this would be the perfect gift for your mom! Cleaning a home is a day-long project, so wouldn’t it be nice to come home from a long Friday at work and be able to kick up your feet the rest of the weekend instead of having to clean? I know this is my dream!

An Experience

Experiences are always a great gift idea. Think about what they love to do or what they have always wanted to try and go for it! If you search Groupon and other websites like that, you can find a whole list of things to do in your area. There are options like rock climbing, parasailing, sky diving, and dining events, just to give you an idea! You will be able to find something for anyone on there.

A Themed Gift

Cinco De Mayo is tomorrow, so for example, you could create a gift bag with tortilla chips, a few gourmet salsas, salsa bowls, and a cute guacamole dip recipe card. It would also be fun to add a pinata or something else unique. Think about the holiday closest to you, or a theme that they really love (it can be anything - movies, tv shows, characters, etc.), and create a customized gift basket for them!

There are so many creative gift ideas out there and I know that you will create the perfect gift for the special people in your life! You know what they love and what they need, so go with your heart and you cannot go wrong! Also, don’t forget to check out Swords of Northshire if you are looking for a creative piece for their home!